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Ep. 27 How Can we Learn about LA's Robust History and Heritage? Feat. Evan Lovett

Published on: 1st April, 2024

On this episode, MHD talks about the fascinating and rich history of the great City of Los Angeles with Evan Lovett.

Evan Lovett is the dynamic creator of social media mainstay "L.A. in a Minute" and host of its engaging podcast, In a Minute with Evan Lovett.   He emerges from the community of North Hills, fueled by a profound love for Los Angeles. A UCLA journalism graduate, he has worked for the L.A. Times, NBC, and later began working in the AdTech space. Launched in 2022, the series delves into L.A.'s rich history and culture, earning features on KCRW, KIIS-FM, Access Hollywood, KTLA, and more. Lovett's work is a blend of personal storytelling and educational content, aimed at highlighting LA's diverse heritage and intriguing history.

Resources:

www.instagram.com/lainaminute

www.tiktok.com/@evanlovett

Community Announcements:

SCOPE Seeds of Unity Fest

  • The community organization, SCOPE, is hosting their 3rd annual Seeds of Unity Fest in Partnership with South LA EcoLab
  • Bring the family out to enjoy good music, great food, amazing art, and helpful resources!
  • Saturday, April 20th from 11am to 3pm at Harvard Park Located at 1535 W. 62nd Street
  • Link to register: https://secure.everyaction.com/grvfVypwikK9xqN1Co52kQ2

Free Income Tax Filing (Exposition Park - Bethune Regional Branch Library)

  • Free income tax preparation and filing by UCLA through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
  • Walk-ins are available, but appointments are strongly preferred. There is no guarantee all walk-ins will be fulfilled.
  • Sunday, April 7th at 1pm Exposition Park- Bethune Regional Branch Library 3900 S. Western Ave
  • For more info: www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/free-income-tax-preparation-and-filing-34
  • Book an appointment: vitaatucla.org
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